
As court hearings and administrative steps drag on, refunds become more complex and processing risks grow, increasing the chance some claimants won't complete required steps. The portal opening provides a centralized way to lodge claims but does not remove procedural hurdles or CBP's technology and staffing constraints. President Trump's urging that companies decline to seek refunds may be intended to reduce filings and could increase the amount of money left unclaimed as administrative delays continue.
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